This FAQ base on Kingdom of Thailand only. You may find answer different from other country.
Question: What should I do when love one died in Thailand
Ans: When you were informed the death of your love one ,you need to decide how to do with the body,repatriation , cremation in Thailand or Burial in Thailand
Question: Who should I contact when repatriation or cremation need
Ans: When you need repatriation or cremation service , you can contact our company , siam funeral and get quote and then contact your consular office where they will forward your request to consular office in Thailand.
Question: How long does it take for repatriation
Ans: The repatriation procedure time will up to place of death and the nationality of deceased ,in the mean of which passport do the deceased hold when entry Kingdom of Thailand. Normally it will take 3-5 days
Question: How long does it take for cremation
Ans: Cremation procedure will take shorter time than repatriation the body , we need to arrange for death certificate, this will up to place of death. Normally it take 1-2 day before body to be cremated. Cremation time from body to ashes normally it take 5 to 6 hours.
Question: Does the body need to be performed an autopsy
Ans: In some case , the autopsy need. If cause of death is unnatural and the death occurs outside hospital. But in some case the death occurs at hospital , police still have authorization to request an autopsy. If the family need not to have an autopsy perform on the body , they need to contact embassy immediately and obtain the letter from embassy to present at the institute of forensic.
Question: Where to have cremation service
Ans: The cremation service will be performed at temple.
Question: How much does it cost for repatriation and cremation
Ans: The repatriation cost will up to place of death and destination to go , the charge will refer to IATA rate for human remains , the range will be between 50,000THB to 150,000THB The cremation cost will up to place of death and the selected temple , our package starting from 25,000THB to 50,000THB
Question: How to do with deceased ‘s personal effects
Ans: The deceased’s personal effects can be return to family abroad if they want or it can be donated to the charity or the temple
Question:Where are deceased ‘s personal effects
Ans: The deceased’s personal effects can be return to family abroad if they want or it can be donated to the charity or the temple
Question: Do I need to come to Thailand to arrange cremation or repatriation
Ans: No if the family are not convenience to travel Thailand , the process of repatriation and cremation still can go on.
Question:Can family attend cremation
Ans: The family can attend cremation in Thailand , we have English speaking funeral director who can take care the rest of procedures. But they have to let us know amount of people attending.
Question: How long the body stay in good condition after embalming
Ans: After having professional embalming , the body can be in good condition up to 7 days But in the autopsy case embalming can be shorter time than normal case but it still have no problems for repatriation.
Phone : (662) 902 7907
Fax : (662) 902 7906
Mobile : (6686) 777 0214
Siam Funeral Co.,Ltd
30/21 Village No.6
Klongsi Subdristrict , Klongluang District ,
Pathumthani Province.
12120, Thailand.
